How do I Open and Manage a Probate?

  The probate process in Wisconsin can be complicated. There…

Should I tell my insurance agent that my house is going into my trust?

  Yes indeed. You need to contact your insurance agent…

What is a Wisconsin Transfer on Death Deed?

  What is a transfer on death deed? A transfer-on-death…

Contentious Probate Settled – Kudos to the Family Involved

  One of the hardest things to deal with in life is the…

Revocable living trust and pour over will. Why do I need both?

  The Question. Why do we have a pour over will when we…

News Flash: Beneficiary designations are a Big Deal

  Use Care: Beneficiary Designations Override Your Will…

Choosing an Attorney for Your Estate Planning

  A recent Caring.com article by Susan Kostal, Senior…

Conservation Easement: A Beautiful Thing

What are these? A conservation easement is an interest in real…

News Flash: Few People Actually Plan for Death or Incapacity

    Estate Planning Note: AARP shared an article…

Why did you put Latin in my Will and Trust?

  The legal phrases: “by representation”, "per stirpes",…

Compressed Tax Brackets on Irrevocable Trusts

What is this rumor I have heard about compressed tax brackets…

Get Tax Credits for Work on Your Historic Home

As I drive around Evansville and see work being done on historic…